Shalaya
Every Shalaya since 1980 — 595 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shalaya
Shalaya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,896 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 595 American babies have been named Shalaya. Its peak came in 2001, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shalaya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shalaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,896 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,970 |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,313 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,848 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,367 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,599 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,584 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,341 |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,050 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,427 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,327 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,562 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,304 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,828 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,392 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,929 |
| 2007 | 26 | #5,506 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,796 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,757 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,334 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,841 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,344 |
| 2001 | 28 | #4,427 |
| 2000 | 15 | #7,100 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,630 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,794 |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,092 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,895 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shalaya in 2025?
Shalaya ranked #16,896 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shalaya?
595 babies have been named Shalaya in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shalaya most popular?
Shalaya peaked in 2001, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Shalaya a boy or girl name?
Shalaya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shalaya rising or falling?
Shalaya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.